Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday Senate Bill 16, a sweeping deregulation measure the governor called a dangerous rollback of water quality protections.
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Plastic Bags Only Part of the Problem
Efforts to repeal the Outer Banks’ longstanding ban on plastic bags may have temporarily stalled, but the plastic pollution problem is bigger than just bags.
Groups Challenge Corps on Terminal Groin
The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing Audubon North Carolina, has filed a legal challenge to the Corps of Engineers’ approval of a terminal groin at Ocean Isle Beach.
Our Coast’s Food: Pig Pickin’ Cake
Our Liz Biro shares her love for the pig pickin’ cake, one of North Carolina’s favorite layer cakes that’s best served chilled, and, since it’s a short list of simple ingredients, a breeze to make.
N. Topsail: Effort Renewed to Undo CBRA
A new U.S. Senate bill is the latest move in a years-long effort to revise the Coastal Barrier Resources Act protections that limit development in much of North Topsail Beach.
Republicans Question Cooper on GenX
Seven North Carolina Republican senators signed a letter dated Wednesday that questions the Cooper administration on its handling of the GenX contamination in the Cape Fear River.
New Hunting Policy At Rachel Carson Reserve
Rachel Carson Reserve has new hunting policies for this year, including a permit requirement for the east Carrot Island and a ban on lead shot.
Swansboro Awarded Grant to Address Runoff
Swansboro is set to receive a federal grant and other money to help pay for retrofits to the town hall campus to reduce White Oak River pollution from stormwater runoff.
Group Urges Support for Offshore Wind
Fifty business owners, legislators and advocacy groups have signed a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper urging his support for making offshore wind as a key part of North Carolina’s energy plan.
Request For $2.6 Million To Manage GenX
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health and Human Services will need a combined $2.6 million to ensure water testing and protection statewide.
Barden Inlet Navigational Aids Removed
The Coast Guard has removed navigational aids to Barden Inlet and closed the area as a marked route. Boaters, however, may still use the inlet until it is no longer passable.
Drilling Opponents Dominate Public Hearing
The first of three North Carolina public hearings this week on the new federal proposal for oil and natural gas leasing off the East Coast drew about 175, mostly drilling opponents.
Buxton Beach Nourishment Update
A detailed update on the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project was provided Monday during the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Wild Caught Festival Celebrates Tradition
Wild Caught local seafood and music festival set for Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 in Down East Carteret County’s Gloucester celebrates locally grown and caught food and area musicians.
N. Topsail Seeks Conservation Zoning Change
Officials in North Topsail Beach are proposing changes to the town’s zoning ordinance, such as striking language that prohibits the rezoning of conservation-designated areas.
DEQ Subpoenaed for GenX Permit Records
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been served a federal subpoena for records related Chemours Co.’s permits to discharge the compound known as GenX into the Cape Fear River.
